Position Title

Director, Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Position Type

Full Time Regular

Annual Schedule

12 months

Expected Work Schedule

Standard

Anticipated Days

Monday – Friday

Anticipated Hours

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.with occasional overtime

Anticipated Hours per Week

40; up to 20% teleworking subject to supervisor approval and department needs.

Work Location

A-B Tech Main Campus

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary:

Leads the strategic programming and direction of the Workforce and Continuing Education department, which consists of Health Occupations, Occupational & Skilled Trades, Human Resources Development, Computer & Online Training, and the Barber Program. Supervises the coordination team, manages the prison programming and partnership, prepares, and monitors the department budget and works collaboratively with other members of the leadership team to support the efforts of the Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development & Continuing Education.

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Duties

1. Leads the strategic development, planning, implementation and administration of goals and objectives for the Workforce Continuing Education department
2. Provides vision and leadership over the department of Workforce and Continuing Education.
3. Works with the Vice President to provide strategic management, support, and direction for departmental programming, compliance, and other initiatives.
4. Leads, maintains, and initiates new partnerships with all correctional facilities in Buncombe County and Madison County.
5 Develops and submits the annual Prison Education Plans required by NCDPS for each facility.
6. Works collaboratively with members of the VP’s leadership team on partnerships and programming.
7. Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, & supervises departmental staff and faculty; Provides orientation, monitors, & evaluates staff performance.
8. Supports and contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
9. Supports the community needs for job growth and new training.
10.Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree
2. Prior experience and program management leading continuing education programs within NCCCS.
3. Experience managing grant-funded programs.
4. Experience teaching adults.
5. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Application Selection Process
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• When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With five locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, and 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 55 degrees, 18 diplomas, and 56 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A-B Tech is looking for:

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)

04/28/2025

Start Date

07/01/2025

Keep Open Until Filled

Yes

Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)

$68,040 – $69,540

Total Compensation

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.

The total compensation for this position includes an 24.04% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Total Compensation: 98,720 – 100,703

Benefits Summary

Questions

A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at [email protected].